One of the 'famous' party places during the long weekend of 'Monte Carlo F1' is the well established Amber Lounge. With the annual fashion show on Friday night, always featuring a different designer and most of the race car drivers joining the dance floor on Sunday , when all their 'work' is done, - Amber Lounge surely is the hottest after-dark-spot in town.
Here Jess Fry, sales wizard of the Amber Lounge team, tells us a bit more about the event:
How long has Amber Lounge been
around and what do you like best about your job?
Coming up for 10 years, now in 4 countries. Thats the part i
love – im constantly abroad meeting fascinating people and can go pretty much
anywhere in the world now and know i have great friends there – its a
fabulous feeling
How does the Monaco Amber Lounge
compare to the others (Abud Dhabi, India, Singapore)?
Well, the parties are basically the same principle, but with funky
additions inspired by the country – ie in Monaco you look out over the lights
of the megayachts in the bay. The Singapore venue is a tent strung between
skyscrapers - one of the walls of the venue is a waterfall cascading down the
side of the building into the party... very cool. In India the outside
terrace is in the treetops, and looks out across a plain of temple
spires. The Abu Dhabi terrace is floating on the Yas Island creek, all
uplit and overlooking the multicoloured skyline of Yas island.
People wise, clientele reflect the nation really. Monaco is
very glitz and glam, Singapore tends to be more easy going crowd coming in
straight from the Paddock as its a night race. India the socialite scene has to
be seen to be believed and Abu Dhabi EVERYONE arrives!
How do those F1 drivers perform
on the dance floor?
Hahha that would be telling! Some of the Finns live up to
tradition and go absolutely bananas, and some of the boys are cracking
DJs!! We’ve has the DJ box overrun with Drivers spinning tunes and
randoms like Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas gate crash the dancers podiums
The magic of F1 in Monaco – how
to describe it best?
Well, it IS magic isn’t it. The feeling is in the air and
its the iconic GP – the one everybody thinks of when you mention F1.
Everyone wants to be part of this one, and i suppose that’s what it is – mass
enthusiasm
Is there a place to chill during
that crazy F1 week in Monaco , tell us some secret hideaway’s from that
madness?
Ticket prices: individual party passes start at Euro650pp , Tables of 8
start at Euro 5,200. All tickets include unlimited Champagne and all
other drinks.
Amber lounge Dining Euro 250 pp
Amber Lounge Fashion Euro 500pp
More info on this year's fashion show:
The Duchess of Cambridge, Madonna, Kylie Minogue
and Jennifer Lopez are just a number of celebrity fans
who have embraced the elegant designs of Issa London
and now the internationally renowned label is showcasing
its collection at Amber Lounge Fashion - the annual
charity catwalk event held over the Monaco Grand
Prix weekend.Hosted at Le Meridien Beach Plaza’s stunning poolside
on Friday 25th May from 6.30pm Amber Lounge Fashion is
once again giving its support to the Special Olympics when
it famously unites the worlds of fashion and motorsport on
one catwalk to raise funds for its Official Charity.
Considered one of the highlights on the F1 social calendar,
this star studded charity event, sponsored by Mekhong,
certainly has a line up to entertain, dazzle and surprise its
VIP guests. Last year saw Royalty and stars of film, fashion,
sport and music attend the show including H.S.H Prince
Albert II and H.S.H Princess Charlene of Monaco,
Kim Kardashian, Sir Philip and Tina Green, Jason Statham,
Michael Johnson, Boris Becker and Matthew Williamson.
A dazzling combination of feminine elegance, boudoir
beauty and masculine rock ‘n’ roll will take over the
catwalk this year. Headlining designer Issa London will
present a selection of acclaimed 24/7 dresses, where
glamour and elegance reign and the motto ‘Issa for all!’
rings true for every fan of this Brazilian designer,
Daniella Helayel.
New stars of Formula One Bruno Senna, Romain Grosjean
and Daniel Ricciardio will take to the catwalk alongside
their F1 colleagues who will model outfits by eternal Rock n
Roll spirit, Philipp Plein. This handsome German designer
differentiates his collections producing creations for people
who intuitively choose the extraordinary things in life!
Closing the show Nichole de Carle London launches her
debut luxury capsule swim range created to compliment
the brands luxurious lingerie pieces. So named, Serpentine
in recognition of the 2012 London Olympics will transform
the Nichole de Carle London woman elevating her from
boudoir beauty to beach babe.
Entertainment includes a live performance by British sensation
Labrinth who will sing his recent smash hit single, “Last Time”
currently in the UK and European charts. His previous single
Earthquake rocketed straight into the UK’s charts at No. 1 and
with collaborations with Tinie Tempah already under his belt,
this producer, writer and singer is heading for global stardom.
Surprise – well if we gave that away it wouldn’t be a surprise
now would it?!
Dedicated to raising funds for notable charities and for the
second year running Amber Lounge Fashion has given its
support to the Special Olympics. H.S.H. Prince Albert II
and H.S.H Princess Charlene of Monaco have taken this
movement to their hearts, along with Global Ambassadors
including Colin Farrell. Special Olympics is dedicated to
giving athletes with intellectual disabilities the opportunity
to celebrate and be celebrated for their accomplishments.
To date the Amber Lounge Fashion’s charity auction has
raised over 3 million Euros. This year will be no exception.
Wonderfully generous guests will be bidding for one off lots
such as an unique Andy Warhol photograph taken by
celebrity photographer Karen Bystedt, Amber Lounge Fashion
looks set to beat previous records for this excellent cause.
Those lucky enough to secure post show tables at the
in-house restaurant, Amber Lounge Dining will savour the
exquisite cuisine and fine wines served alfresco.
Once the sun goes down, guests move through to
Amber Lounge where partying will continue until dawn.
Amber Lounge, the exclusive Grand Prix After Party that
follows the F1 around the World, signed Mekhong as its
Official Title Partner and Chang as the Official Beer for its
up and coming party and charity fashion show in Monaco
during the iconic Monaco F1 Grand Prix.
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